The practice of 'initiation', hazing or bullying is frequently in the news. It is not an experience reserved for working class victims as reports of incidents in university halls of residence will show. The so-called 'tradition' pervades the highest levels of business, the medical profession and even government.
However the stories in this hard hitting Australian collection are more down-to-earth, involving teenagers who find themselves in unwelcome and dangerous situations and what they do about it.
The stories are not suitable for primary age children.